Chu Ping'an: "That settles it"
"That's more like it."
Unlike the others, Chu Ping'an was not panicked; he was now watching the show with amusement.
He even suspected that the person who shouted first was a plant that Li Baimei had arranged beforehand.
Since Li Baimei playing the fool to deceive others, and the atmosphere has already been built up to this point, it's likely that he'll start showing off next.
He was very familiar with this series of procedures.
Despite the familiarity, Chu Ping'an still felt somewhat unbalanced.
After all, although he had used these tactics before, the strength and influence of the parties involved in those scenarios were far less than that of the present.
But Li Baimei, also a transmigrator, managed to put on a big show without making a sound.
As Chu Ping'an was thinking, Jin Wuliang's gaze had already returned to Li Baimei.
He had already taken control of the situation, and he had a clear view of the other party's actual condition.
The melon rind could protect him for a while, but it wasn't enough to give him the right to attack him.
At that moment, Jin Wuliang spoke.
"Come on, make your move."
"Okay, as you wish."
Lu Changzhi smiled faintly.
Upon hearing this response, everyone present was taken aback.
The words he uttered changed from "Please help, senior" to "Thank you for saving my life, senior."
Jin Wuliang did not intervene to silence them, but simply let the shouting continue.
At this moment, Lu Changzhi moved, taking a step forward, followed by the melon rind, neither hurried nor slow.
However, the direction they were heading was not towards Jin Wuliang, but rather towards the Power of Time that seemed to be frozen in place.
"Etc--"
Many people in the crowd were startled.
Is he trying to seize this Power of Time?
"Hiss—that's a good idea."
Some people showed expressions of amazement.
"The old man's words just now implied that as long as he controlled the Power of Time, he could do whatever he wanted."
"The reason this Artifact Spirit chose to back down and compromise must be because of that pen; it wants that pen back."
"Now, if the people of the Huaxia Sect can control this Power of Time, it means that the old man will no longer be able to achieve what he just said."
"At that time, the choice the Artifact Spirit will make will inevitably lead to new changes."
However, some people have expressed doubts about this.
"Mastering the Power of Time must be quite difficult, right?"
"Even other powers require sufficient time to master, let alone the Power of Time?"
"That old man just tried, but he didn't achieve anything. Could he possibly do it?"
Jin Wuliang had obviously anticipated Lu Changzhi's idea, but he did not try to stop him.
The reason is simple: the Power of Time is something that even if you have it in your own hands, it's hard to know where to start. You need enough time to sort out your thoughts before you can use it to your advantage.
The other party, to put it bluntly, was nothing more than an ordinary cultivator with some fortuitous encounters.
Let alone him, even if that melon farmer came, his situation wouldn't be much better than his.
However, now that the other party has chosen to pursue the Power of Time, it is clear that they have no means to attack me.
Otherwise, why would one engage in such a futile attempt to shake a tree?
The crowd watched, Jin Wuliang did not stop them.
Lu Changzhi walked step by step toward this Power of Time.
As Li Baimei watched the approaching Power of Time, a sense of unease began to rise in her heart.
He didn't know the true nature of the person controlling his body, but right now it was his own physical body. Could something like the Power of Time really be something his body could approach or touch at will?
After much hesitation, Li Baimei finally tentatively asked.
"Senior, is there some kind of problem?"
Lu Changzhi smiled.
"You're the senior they talk about, you should still maintain a certain level of professionalism."
Upon hearing this, Li Baimei was momentarily at a loss for words.
One thing at Guiyi, you can't just leave your body riddled with holes after you've finished controlling it.
Of course, despite his concerns, he didn't say anything more after that.
Given the current situation, he had no other options, and it was better than just standing there waiting to die.
"Tread--"
After taking another step, Lu Changzhi stood before the Power of Time.
At this moment, everyone perked up, eager to see if the Huaxia Sect had any means to control the Power of Time.
At this moment, everyone saw Li Baimei bring his head closer to the Power of Time, and then they heard him say something.
"We are destined to be together."
Everyone was taken aback by these words. This Power of Time had no sentience; what use could such a statement possibly be?
Of course, some people are still carefully observing this Power of Time, waiting for a glimmer of a miracle.
Unfortunately, nothing happened; the Power of Time remained Jingjing there, without any reaction.
"Okay, looks like I'll have to find a different way to communicate with you."
Li Baimei took a step back, then spoke each word clearly and forcefully, as if reciting a mantra.
"Odd changes! Even doesn't change!"
"Symbols! Look at! Quadrants!!!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone immediately formed a judgment: this must be some kind of mental cultivation method, or rather, some unique incantation.
Only one person reacted unusually strongly—that was Chu Ping'an.
In an instant, the expression on his face became one that screamed "I knew it."
Others might not understand, but he can.
Before this, he had always relied on the system's judgment to make inferences. Although the system was quite accurate, hearing what the other party said now confirmed it.
After those ten words were spoken, everyone saw Li Baimei raise his hand, beckon to the Power of Time, and say...
"Come."
The words had barely left his mouth when everyone clearly saw that the Power of Time had actually moved.
At that moment, all sounds seemed to be instantly cut off, and everyone held their breath, focusing intently on this Power of Time.
And the next moment-
"Brush--"
This Power of Time deliberately crashed into Li Baimei's body.
"It's done! It really is done!"
An indescribable excitement arose in everyone's hearts, and many people immediately looked towards Jin Wuliang.
Sure enough, they saw Jin Wuliang's face contorted in disgust.
The next moment, he flashed and appeared directly in front of Li Baimei, then raised his hand and unleashed a thunderous punch.
However, as before, this punch did not land on Li Baimei, but was blocked by the melon rind.
At this moment, Li Baimei closed her eyes, as if she were sensing something, or perhaps even enjoying it.
No matter Jin Wuliang attacked, he remained unmoved.
After about ten breaths, he opened his eyes and let out a heartfelt sigh.
"So this is the Power of Time?"
As he spoke, a seed appeared in his hand.
With rain and dew falling upon it, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, the seed sprouted, grew, and withered much faster than usual.
After doing this, Li Baimei looked at Jin Wuliang, who was clearly getting a little exasperated, and smiled.
"Since you're offering it so readily, then I'll gladly accept it."